{"id":241449,"date":"2025-06-26T09:19:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=241449"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:12:12","slug":"kiara-kwenga-named-2025-junior-tourism-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/kiara-kwenga-named-2025-junior-tourism-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiara Kwenga Named 2025 Junior Tourism Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3059796072\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3247753270\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-1856711067\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"level\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/level.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> The John E. St. Luce Centre was alive with energy and bright ideas on Tuesday, June 25, as students from secondary schools across <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-barbuda-national-olympic-committee-concludes-coaches-cpr-and-first-aid-training\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda <\/a><\/strong>came together for the National Tourism Youth Congress Speech Competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, the event was designed to select the nation\u2019s next Junior Minister of Tourism.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2144045562\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-95313198\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual competition is part of a larger Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) initiative that encourages young people across the region to speak up about the future of tourism.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2336673950\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> It gives them a platform to share their perspectives, propose solutions, and explore themes of sustainability, culture, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The winner of the national event will go on to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the CTO\u2019s Regional Youth Congress, joining peers from across the Caribbean.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1717107321\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Tracey Browne, Manager of the Tourism Education, Training and Awareness Unit, emphasized the importance of giving young people a voice in shaping the future of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cThe future of tourism is not only about infrastructure or innovation. It is about people. As such, the voices of young people are central to the conversation,\u201d she said. <\/p><div id=\"antig-2847583261\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chtamarketplace.com\/\" aria-label=\"Social FaceBook Cover Desk_Mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:111\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:379\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:285\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:569\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:711\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Social-FaceBook-Cover-Desk_Mobile-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"949\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>She also highlighted how the competition builds leadership skills, encourages critical thinking, and nurtures a deeper appreciation for tourism\u2019s role in our communities and economy.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1945276505\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on this year\u2019s event, Ms. Browne added, \u201cThe 2025 National Tourism Youth Congress speech competition was an incredible showcase of youth talent, insight, and passion for the tourism industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I extend congratulations to all the students who participated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also proudly noted that&nbsp;two of the top performers, Kiara Kwenga and Dominick Blair, are members of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Cadet Corps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cThis is a powerful testament to the impact of the Ministry of Tourism\u2019s education and awareness initiatives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cBoth the Youth Congress and the Tourism Cadet Corps are designed to inspire, empower, and prepare our young people to become leaders and innovators in the tourism industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each student delivered a prepared speech on one of four engaging topics: the three new S\u2019s of Caribbean tourism, leveraging heritage tourism for development, connecting the Caribbean with sustainable transport, and digital transformation in tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> They were also given a surprise mystery question that asked them to name a lesser-known spot in Antigua and Barbuda that should be promoted more on social media\u2014and to explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a dynamic display of talent, insight, and confidence,&nbsp;Kiara Kwenga of Christ the King High School was named 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> She received a laptop, a plaque, a two-night stay for two at Blue Waters Resort and Spa, and a certificate of participation. She will proudly represent Antigua and Barbuda at the CTO\u2019s Regional Youth Congress later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Khesha Harilall of Sir Novelle Richards Academy&nbsp;earned first runner-up, taking home a tablet, a plaque, a day pass for two at Elite Island Resorts, and a certificate of participation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dominick Blair of St. Mary\u2019s Secondary School<strong>&nbsp;e<\/strong>arned second runner-up, receiving a tablet, a plaque, lunch for two at Maia Lounge and Restaurant, and a certificate of participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All participants were applauded for their impressive contributions and received certificates of participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s representatives also included&nbsp;Joel Jno Baptiste&nbsp;of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-barbuda-national-olympic-committee-concludes-coaches-cpr-and-first-aid-training\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua <\/a><\/strong>Grammar School,&nbsp;Jedidiah Peters&nbsp;of Divine Academy of Excellence,&nbsp;Dachia Henry&nbsp;of Clare Hall Secondary School,&nbsp;Gabriella Eusebe&nbsp;of All Saints Secondary School,&nbsp;Leanna Browne<strong>&nbsp;o<\/strong>f Antigua State College, and&nbsp;Ze\u00f1a Benjamin<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>of St. Anthony\u2019s Secondary School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coaches who mentored and supported these students were also recognized with tokens of appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The coach of the winning student received a dinner gift certificate for Weatherill\u2019s Hotel and a two-night stay at Blue Waters Resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coach of the first runner-up was awarded a stay at Harbour Island Residences and a dinner voucher, while the coach of the second runner-up received a Tropical Adventures circumnavigation tour for two and a dining certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging the event were&nbsp;Mr. Gasper George, Regional Director of Operations and Product Development at GPH;&nbsp;Ms. Sharon Herbert<strong>,<\/strong> Social Sector Planner;&nbsp;Mrs. Elisa Graham<strong>, <\/strong>Public Relations Officer at the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission;&nbsp;Ms. Samoya Kirby<strong>, <\/strong>Communications Officer at the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment; and&nbsp;Mrs. Joycelyn Lindsay<strong>, <\/strong>who served as the official timekeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including the&nbsp;Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and the&nbsp;Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association, whose continued investment in youth and education is helping shape the future of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Tourism Youth Congress continues to play an important role in youth development, tourism awareness, and national pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> As Antigua and Barbuda works toward a more inclusive and sustainable tourism industry, these young leaders are already showing they\u2019re ready 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